to generalize

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given that

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hair-splitting

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hearing

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high ground

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The origin of the idiom "hold water" can be traced back to the early 17th century in English. The expression originally referred to the ability of a container to hold water without leaking. If a container could "hold water," it was considered reliable and functional. This expression is now used to evaluate the validity, logic, or soundness of an argument, explanation, or statement.

What is the origin of the idiom "hold water" and when to use it?

to [hold] water

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in effect

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in the first place

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to invalidate

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invalidation

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to invoke

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keystone

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to [labor] the point

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to lay out

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pitch

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to [play] {one's} ace

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to plead

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point

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to point

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A polemic is a written or spoken argument that strongly attacks or defends a particular idea, belief, or position. It is typically characterized by a passionate and confrontational style, aimed at challenging or criticizing opposing viewpoints. Polemics are used to persuade others to adopt a different perspective or to highlight flaws in an opposing argument.

What is a "polemic"?

polemic

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polemics

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polemical

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to posit

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premise

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The idiom "press something home" is thought to have originated in the 17th century, and it is a metaphor based on the physical act of using a hammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. This expression is often used in the context of teaching or persuasion to describe the act of forcing an idea or message into someone's mind.

What is the origin of the idiom "press something home" and when to use it?

to [press|hammer] {sth} home

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presupposition

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prong

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proof

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to prove

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to [put] it to {sb}

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Here you will learn some English words related to argumentation and persuasion such as "pitch", "keystone", and "invoke".

Argumentation and Persuasion

English Words for "Argumentation and Persuasion"